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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2025, 7:57 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 20, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 70 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 18, 2025, 7:57 PM CDT (00:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 20, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2025, 3:10 AM CDT
- In force
- 70 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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363 WHCA42 TJSJ 190057 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 857 PM AST Fri Apr 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-190900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 857 PM AST Fri Apr 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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903 WHCA42 TJSJ 190842 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 AM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-191645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 442 AM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
151 WHCA42 TJSJ 191424 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1024 AM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-192230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1024 AM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
651 WHCA42 TJSJ 192041 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 441 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 PRZ010-200445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250421T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 441 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-200445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 441 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
065 WHCA42 TJSJ 200131 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 931 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-200945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 931 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-200945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250421T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 931 PM AST Sat Apr 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through at least late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
636 WHCA42 TJSJ 200800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 PRZ012-202200- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250421T1000Z/ Culebra- 400 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-202200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-202200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.250420T1000Z-250421T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 400 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
004 WHCA42 TJSJ 201422 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-202230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-202230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
962 WHCA42 TJSJ 202033 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 433 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 VIZ001-210445- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 433 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-210445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1100Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 433 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-210445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 433 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Monday tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
718 WHCA42 TJSJ 210059 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 859 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-210900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1100Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 859 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-210900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 859 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Monday tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-210900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 859 PM AST Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
868 WHCA42 TJSJ 210851 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 451 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-211700- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 451 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-211700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 451 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-211700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 451 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
226 WHCA42 TJSJ 211436 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1036 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-212245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1036 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-212245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1036 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1036 AM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
395 WHCA42 TJSJ 212007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-220415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 407 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-220415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 407 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250421T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 407 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
672 WHCA42 TJSJ 220126 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 926 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-220930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 926 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-220930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 926 PM AST Mon Apr 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
898 WHCA42 TJSJ 220800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 PRZ010-012-220900- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 400 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although a high rip current risk is no longer in effect, life- threatening rip currents are possible. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
335 WHCA42 TJSJ 221347 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 947 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 PRZ010-222200- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 947 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 947 AM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
297 WHCA42 TJSJ 222004 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 PM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 404 PM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 404 PM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
321 WHCA42 TJSJ 230129 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 929 PM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 929 PM AST Tue Apr 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
310 WHCA42 TJSJ 230810 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Wed Apr 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250423T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 410 AM AST Wed Apr 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although a high rip current risk is no longer in effect, a moderate risk of rip currents will continue over the next few days, meaning that life-threatening rip currents are possible. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 8:01 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 days | |
| Apr 19, 9:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 10:35 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 5 hr | |
| Apr 19, 10:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 5 hr | |
| Apr 19, 12:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 12:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 12:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 3:01 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 3:18 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 4:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 28 min | |
| Apr 19, 4:49 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 19, 6:01 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 119 min |
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